Wed 15 Jul · The Old Library

A morning hatha yoga and breathing practice session, with further dates running beyond this week.

Wed 15 Jul · McKay Stadium, Kensington

An evening public talk on the push to electrify homes and communities across Te Tai Tokerau, with registration via Eventfinda.

Thu 16 Jul · He Awhi Rito Envirohub

A hands-on sewing and repair workshop focused on giving clothes and textiles a second life.

Sat 18 Jul · Reyburn House Art Studio

An information session for people interested in exploring a women’s co-housing project in Whangārei.

Mon 13 Jul onwards · Forum North

A school-holiday bubble show packed with giant bubble tricks, with multiple sessions running this week.

Fri 17 Jul · Forum North

A family stage-musical adaptation of the beloved underwater adventure, with more than one performance scheduled.

Sat 18 Jul · He Awhi Rito Envirohub

An open day showcasing the Envirohub’s environmental and sustainability programmes for the whole whānau.

From Wed 15 Jul · Quarry Arts Centre

The Quarry Arts Centre glows with evening light installations and family entertainment across multiple nights.

Until Fri 17 Jul · Whangārei Central Library

Part of the Puanga Matariki Festival programme at the Central Library, running until the festival wraps up on 17 July.

Sun 19 Jul · Kiwi North Museum & Heritage Park

Kiwi North marks the Matariki season with the third instalment of its Trilogy museum celebration.

Fri 17 Jul · Forum North

The acclaimed Australian guitar virtuoso brings his high-energy one-man folk show to Whangārei.

Fri 17 Jul · Whangārei Central Baptist Church

A daytime tribute show celebrating the songs and glamour of Sinatra-era Las Vegas.

Sat 18 Jul · Water Street

Northland’s long-running Saturday-morning produce market, with seasonal fruit and veg, eggs, bread, honey and flowers direct from local growers.

Until Fri 17 Jul · Various Whangārei eateries

Local eateries including Farm to Table Steakhouse & Cantina and Bocky Boo Gelato serve specially created Matariki-inspired dishes for the festival’s final week.

Fri 17 Jul · Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club, Tutukaka

A night of stand-up comedy out at the Tutukaka coast’s Deep Sea Anglers Club.

Fri 24 Jul · Forum North

A celebration of Māori culinary excellence pairing dishes made with ingredients from Māori-owned producers with live performance.

Sat 1 Aug · Forum North

The comedian and TV host brings her latest stand-up show to Forum North.